The Good Old Days Are Back!

September 3-5, 2009 The Series gears up for a two day show at the unique Hesston Speedway. Racers can begin the Labor Day weekend early with an open practice on Thursday the 3rd followed by the qualifying events on Friday night. The Series will also run a dash race as well as the popular King of the Hill race on Friday night. This race is open to all CRS driver’s who are seeking their elusive first win. Saturday will headline all feature events. This is shaping up to be a great weekend and we look forward to all eligible racers to make their way up to the hills of beautiful Hesston Pennsylvania. Click the Hesston link for all your scheduling information.

August 14, 2009- He’s tough to beat. That’s the 112 of Bill Brown Sr. who worked up from the 13th spot to take the lead and the checkers in the C2 Crane and Tree sponsored 20 lap event. Brown slipped through the slick corners of the fast 1/3 mile of Trail-Way Speedway to take the lead. With a last lap caution it was the 12 car of Crocker who was in the tire tracks only to come up lame with a flat tire at the drop of the green. Crocker fell off the pace and Pete Neal brought the 88 car home in the runner up spot. Point leader Kurt Welsh muscles up a 3rd place finish followed by Mr. Slick Snodgrass and Mike Wildman Ashwell.

August 8, 2009- The 112 of Bill Brown Sr. has hit his stride and takes the win at the famed Winchester Speedway. Brown battled throughout the 20 lap Winchester Scrap feature event to hold off the 21 car of Kurt Welsh and the 21a of Roland Brown early in the event. The 12 car of Jim Crocker found his way to the back of Brown but settled in for 2nd. Roland Brown scores a 3rd place finish followed by Pete Neal and Kurt Welsh rounding out the top five.

(August 2, 2009) The Series made a return trip back to Hesston Speedway after being rained out the prior week. The rains came once again, but the faithful Hesston fans stuck it out for a great Straight Up Custom Homes sponsored feature event. It was the County Excavating team cars leading the way at the drop of the green. The 21 car of Kurt Welsh and the 21a of Roland Brown battled early for the top spot. The 12 car of Jim Crocker, who started the event in the 3rd slot, worked around Roland early in the event. With two laps to go, Crocker ducked under Welsh coming off turn 4 to take the lead. Bill Brown Sr. coming from the rear, brought the 112 car home in second, followed by the 21 of Welsh. Matt Wallace in the 578 worked to 4th with Roland Brown settling into 5th.

(August 1, 2009) After returning to the seat of the 112, the veteran Bill Brown Sr. visited a place he knows very well, victory lane. Brown Sr. prevented a repeat win by Jim Crocker in the final appearance of the Classic Racing Series of the season at The Rock. Brown led all 20 laps of the Allegany Scrap sponsored feature event with Crocker and Kurt Welsh in pursuit for much of the race.

Welsh gave up second to Crocker, who fought by on the outside with three laps to go. Brown prevailed by two car lengths at the finish line over Crocker. Point’s leader Kurt Welsh crossed 3rd with Matt Wallace and Bill Brown Jr. ending up fourth and fifth.

July 11, 2009 - Crocker’s long winless streak came to an end at Allegany County Speedway. Jim started on the outside pole next to the current point leader Welsh and hustled the 12 car into the lead early in the Allegany Scrap feature event. The real racing was behind Crocker. Bill Brown Sr. jumped back into the 112 machine and ran out of laps chasing Crocker. Brown came from deep in the field to score the runner up spot. “It’s good to have the veteran back, whenever you beat Bill Brown Sr. you beat the best, not the best of the rest” said Crocker in victory lane. Pete Neal jumped into the 88 car and followed Brown home third. Matt Wallace in the Mt. Airy Coatings sponsored 578 car collects forth, with the 21 car of Kurt Welsh rolling home 5^th.

July 4, 2009 - Winchester Speedway provided the arena and Roland Brown brought the show. The County Excavating sponsored 21a enjoyed victory lane as we celebrated our nation’s birthday. Roland Brown got off to a great start by beating the 12 car into turn one and it was all 21a after that. The 20 lap Winchester Scrap feature event with the team car of Kurt Welsh in the number 2 slot and Pete Neal in the 112 finding his way past Crocker for the third place score. The 12 car of Crocker holds onto 4^th with the Weaver machine coming on strong to score 5^th.

Snodgrass Feasts at Susky

June 27, 2009 - Mr. Smooth Joe Snodgrass lead from wire to wire to score his first win in 2009. Joe worked every corner to keep the hard charging 578 car of Matt Wallace in check. It came down to a wild dash to the line off the last corner to determine the final running order. In the end it was Snodgrass on top of the Digna Machine sponsored feature event followed by Bill Brown Jr., Matt Wallace, Kurt Welsh, and Roland Brown. Best wishes and a quick recovery to Dave Zortman, hurry back we miss your blinding camera flash in 1 and 2.

June 12, 2009 - The County Excavating 21 car picked up win number 3 at Trail-Way Speedway. Welsh the defending 2008 Series Champ continues to show his strength by winning the Main Street Builders sponsored feature event. Matt Wallace pressing hard looking for his first series win comes up with the runner up spot. Joe Snodgrass rolls the 34 car home ahead of the 112 car of Pete Neal. Roland Brown holds onto a 5^th place finish.

Brown Goes Green to Checkers for 1^st 2009 Win

May 23, 2009 - Rain wrestled away the prior race from the Classic Racing Season, and it appeared to be just what Roland Brown needed. Brown fine tuned the County Excavating sponsored mount to score his first 2009 victory. Roland must have grown tired of looking up on the podium and changed the scenery by running wire to wire in the caution free feature event at SSP. Roland had the field covered as he sealed the victory in the County Excavating sponsored feature race. The 12 car of Jim Crocker finished 2^nd with pressure at the line from the 578 of Matt Wallace. Wallace concerned about a brake issue chose to drop to the rear of the field at the drop of the green. With confidence building, he climbed back to the runner up spot before Crocker regained 2^nd with one to go. Pete Neal backs up his win at Trail-Way to finish 4^th and Kurt Welsh brings home 5^th place honors. Roland’s win puts him on top of the heap by 5 points over teammate Welsh. Another competitive season appears to be in the works for the Series.

The Classic Racing Series resumes the action at Trail-Way Speedway on Friday, June 12^th. Make plans to come out and cheer on your favorite driver and enjoy a great night at the races.

Neal Victorious at Trail-Way Speedway

May 2, 2009 - A familiar car but a new winning driver in victory lane. It was Pete Neal turning the wheel in the 112 car for Bill Brown Sr. at the Hanover bullring. Pete jumped at the opportunity to pilot the machine while Brown watched in the stands. Neal took the checkers after motoring out to an early lead to claim the top spot in the Burger King sponsored feature event. Matt Wallace is starting to show his strength and brings the 578 car home in the runner up spot. Wallace appears to be getting the hang of his transition from asphalt to dirt. The County Excavating sponsored 21a driven by Roland Brown grabs the last podium spot.

That makes Brown 3 for 3 in the number 3 spot. The current point leader Kurt Welsh holds onto 4th followed by Mr. Smooth Snodgrass rounding out the top 5. Congratulations to Pete Neal for scoring his first Classic Racing Series victory. Way to go Pete!!!

Welsh Racks Up Two in a Row

With the victorious momentum from the season opener, Kurt Welsh, driving for County Excavating, shows he can do it from deep in the field. The 21 car handicapped deep in the field needed every lap of the Allegany Scrap sponsored event to work to the front and score an impressive victory at The Rock. The 12 car pushed up in the middle of 1 and 2 on the final lap and Welsh capitalize by ducking under Crocker and took the checkered flag to make it two in a row and a perfect season thus far for 2009. The 578 car of Matt Wallace, secured the pole position after an outstanding heat race win, was flanked by the veteran Bill Brown Sr. at the drop of the green. Brown jumped to an early lead and held on until falling out just passed the mid way point. Crocker starting sixth took the lead until the reigning series champion made the move that counted and brought home the bounty. Crocker held onto 2nd with Roland Brown in tow for 3^rd. Mr. Smooth Snodgrass limped the 34 machine home 4^th after late race contact with Wallace. And how about Steve Cantwell, another top 5 for the sharp 20 car showing he can get the job done.  

The Series returns to the track on May 2^nd at Trail-Way Speedway after a well deserved week off. Come on out and check the best two and three wide action there is with the Original Classic Racing Series.

Welsh Owns Winchester

The Classic Racing Series opened the 2009 racing season at Winchester Speedway on April 11^th. It was the 2008 Classic Racing Series point champion Kurt Welsh winning the season opener. The 20 lap Winchester Scrap sponsored event was full of excitement. Welsh battled early with the 112 of Bill Brown, and then it was the 21a of Roland Brown giving it to Welsh. Following Brown to the front was the brand new 578 machine driven by Matt Wallace who wanted his turn at Welsh, and finally the 34 car piloted by Mr. Smooth Snodgrass followed Welsh across the line to finish in the runner up spot. Roland Brown settled for third and Charlie Weaver whipped up a 4^th place run. Steve Cantwell rebounded to an impressive 5^th place finish.  

The Series heads to The Rock on Saturday the 18^th to circle the newly configured speedway. This is the 2^nd of 18 confirmed races for the series in 2009. 

The raffle car made its debut at Winchester Speedway. Tickets are now on sale and going fast. One lucky racer will win this sweet ride; don’t miss out on your chance. Visit the speedway or contact us to get your ticket.